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Polar Bear Arctic Home Melting: Tears for Nanertak Published by Outskirts Press

Author and artist Skip Hofstrand asks his young readers “What happens when your home disappears?” to teach them about global warming and the plight of the polar bears now losing their Arctic homes. - November 03, 2012 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

E&P Names Bill Masterson Jr. Publisher of the Year

Editor & Publisher magazine selected Bill Masterson Jr., publisher of the Times of Northwest Indiana and vice president of publishing at Lee Enterprises, as Publisher of the Year for 2012. - November 02, 2012 - Duncan McIntosh Co Inc

Outskirts Press Sponsors NaNoWriMo 2012

Leading self-publishing and book marketing service provider, Outskirts Press, announces sponsorship of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) in November. Sponsorships help NaNoWriMo continue to offer valuable creative writing programs. - November 02, 2012 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Toque Magazine's 2nd Annual Food App Awards Announces 19-Member Judges’ Panel, Extended Entry Deadline to November 9

Food and drink app developers and owners now have until November 9, 2012 to enter Toque Magazine’s annual Food App Awards. A panel of 19 judges representing all facets of the food, digital, mobile design, research and marketing industries is in place to evaluate the finalists, including Chuck Martin of The Mobile Future Institute, Sara Bittorf of Boston Market, the editors of Food52 and Rick Boyce VP digital media sales monster.com. - October 27, 2012 - Toque Magazine

Atlanta Indie Author Giving Away a Million Copies of Book, No More Crumbs in Campaign, to Prevent Domestic Violence

Atlanta native and Indie author, Samantha Gregory is giving away a million copies of her book, No More Crumbs, on Kindle for 5 days from October 27-31. The reason is because it’s the last week of October and almost the end of Domestic Violence awareness month. But just because the month is... - October 27, 2012 - Samantha Gregory

Finally -- a Cookbook with Biologically Healthy Recipes! Summerland Publishing Releases "Dad's Home Cooking" by Zachary Wolinsky and Family

"Dad’s Home Cooking" is a tribute to the culinary skills of Dr. Lawrence Wolinsky, father, husband, loyal friend, scholar, and respected health professional. He inspired his children to write this amazing collection of family recipes which sustained them during their formative years. The witty and humorous accompanying stories will surely bring a smile to the reader's face. - October 26, 2012 - Summerland Publishing

Sandra Bergen Strength Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Sandra Bergen Strength of Santa Monica, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of entertainment art. About Sandra Bergen Strength Ms. Strength is a self-employed Design Consultant at... - October 26, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide

Paul Miskovsky Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Paul Miskovsky of East Falmouth, Massachusetts has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of landscaping. About Paul Miskovsky Paul has 30 years experience in the landscape design field. After... - October 26, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide

Midpoint Trade Books Begins Distributing Bunker Hill Publishing of New Hampshire

Midpoint Trade Books has signed a distribution deal with Bunker Hill Publishing, a New Hampshire-based independent publisher previously distributed through the National Book Network. In addition to trade format books, Bunker Hill will release titles in digital form through Midpoint Trade’s... - October 26, 2012 - Midpoint Trade Books

Confidence Magazine is Back with Lindsay Lohan and More

This weekend, Dr. Leigh-Davis unveiled the new and improved "Confidence Magazine" with Lindsay Lohan on the cover. - October 26, 2012 - Dr. Leigh-Davis

Mary Kathryn Schoneck-Rachuy, BSN, PHN Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Mary Kathryn Schoneck-Rachuy, BSN, PHN of Saint Paul, Minnesota has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Mary Kathryn Schoneck-Rachuy, BSN, PHN Ms. Schoneck-Rachuy has over 25... - October 25, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide

Mixed Blessings by Cabot Barden Wins Pinnacle Book Achievement Award for Literary Fiction for 2012

Cabot Barden's book Mixed Blessings has won the coveted Pinnacle Book Achievement Award for Literary Fiction for 2012. His first book It's The Bass Player was nominated for this award in 2011. Barden is currently working on his third book. - October 25, 2012 - Cabot Barden-Author

Finding Deep Peace in the Contemplation and Anticipation of Death -- Summerland Publishing Releases "Death Comes Not as a Stranger" by Lois West Bristow, PhD

Death, the ultimate transformative process, remains shrouded in fear and denial, sapping vital energy from the business of living. As the population ages the concern about death gathers momentum. Interest in death simmers just beneath the surface of our collective denial of aging and dying, and questions break through seeing resolution. This book takes one by the hand and shows the way to move through our fears to find peace. - October 24, 2012 - Summerland Publishing

Marion Thomas-DePuit, RN, BSN, FCN Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Marion Thomas - DePuit, RN, BSN, FCN of Concord, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Marion Thomas-Depuit, RN, BSN, FCN Ms. Thomas-DePuit has over 40 years... - October 24, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide

Rita K. Hill Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Rita K. Hill of Guymon, Oklahoma has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of government emergency services. About Rita K. Hill Ms. Hill has over 17 years experience in the field of emergency... - October 24, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide

Outskirts Press Reveals Top 10 Best Selling Books in Self-Publishing for September 2012

Outskirts Press, the fastest-growing full-service self-publishing and book marketing company today announced its top ten titles for September. - October 24, 2012 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Moby Dick as Gentle Friend: Ferdinand The Fisherman Published by Outskirts Press

Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated epic fantasy and fiction from Anniston, AL author, D. H. Faulkner. - October 24, 2012 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Crime and Corruption Abound in Scintillating Murder on False River

A woman’s race for political office uncovers a web of scandals and lies. The thrilling tale of murder, romance and corruption are intricately woven in, Murder on False River. - October 24, 2012 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

iOption Binary Option Broker, Named Best Education Provider in Europe by Global Finance and Banking

Global Finance and Banking Magazine, one of the oldest and most reputable international finance magazines, named iOption the "Best Binary Option Broker in Europe" for 2012. - October 22, 2012 - iOption Ltd

Morrisons iPad Magazine Gives Readers the Ability to Create Personal Digital Cookbooks

The recently launched bi-monthly iPad magazine from supermarket chain Morrisons - Morrisons Magazine, now includes a feature which allows readers to store pages into a ‘My Recipes’ section. This addition was created with functionality included within the GoMobile InDesign publishing... - October 22, 2012 - Oppolis Software Limited

Transaction Publishers Appoints New Asian Studies Series Editors

Transaction Publishers, a major independent publisher of social science books, announces the appointment of Professors Ching-I Tu and Dietrich Tschanz as the new editors of the Asian Studies book series. The editors plan to expand the series with a forthcoming edition expected for publication in... - October 19, 2012 - Transaction Publishers

Hollister Creative Wins National Recognition in 2012 Mature Media Awards Competition

Hollister Creative, a marketing and graphic design firm based in Wynnewood, Pa., has again won national recognition for writing and design for senior citizens. Hollister won a silver award, two bronzes and a merit award in the 2012 National Mature Media Awards competition, for the Milestones... - October 19, 2012 - Hollister Creative

Industry Intelligence Webinar: Port Hawkesbury Mill Not Expected to Exert Long-Term Influence

Verle Sutton, editor of The Reel Time Report, addressed an audience of more than 125 professionals in an Industry Intelligence, Inc. i2live webinar and said the Nova Scotia mill is not expected to exert a long-term influence on publication papers. - October 19, 2012 - industry intelligence, inc.

New Humor Memoir & Misadventures of a Mad Inventor Published by Outskirts Press

Aerospace engineer, pilot and author Robert E. Gross learns that surviving as an inventor means developing a sense of humor after he’s struck in the head by his first rocket plane at age six. - October 18, 2012 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Here Today Gone Tomorrow Brings Magic to Our Lives

Toronto author and resident, Dani Stern, has published Here Today Gone Tomorrow, a contemporary fairytale for adults and young adults, available as an ebook on Smashwords and Amazon. "Here Today Gone Tomorrow has all the elements of a fairytale, including a damsel in distress, a knight in... - October 16, 2012 - Dani Stern

Outskirts Press Announces Release Nursing Jambalaya, a Book of True-Life RN Tales

Meet the Real "Nurse Jackie." RNs Jacqueline Spencer, Lynell Whittington-Brignac and Beverly S. Ward dish on what really goes on behind the scenes of a nurse's life in Nursing Jambalaya with Gumbo on the Side published through self-publishing giant, Outskirts Press. - October 16, 2012 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Young Readers Swept Away to a Land of Enchantment in Unee the Unicorn, First Book in The Mythfitz Series, Published by Outskirts Press

Danger abounds, and Unee the Unicorn must make quick decisions when he finds himself trapped in a maze and must beat the creature whom lives there. This first book in a series of fantastic adventure tales, Unee the Unicorn takes young readers on a thrilling adventure as he travels to meet his friends, the Mythfitz. - October 16, 2012 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

New Radio Interview Package Including Media Training for Self-Publishing Authors, Offered by Outskirts Press

Self-publishing and book marketing service provider, Outskirts Press, has launched a service that provides authors with priceless national publicity and valuable media training all in one. - October 16, 2012 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Children's Author Joins Unusual Writing Competition

Jen Barton, author of Fiona Thorn and the Carapacem Spell, enters America's Next Author, a writing competition like American Idol for writers. - October 15, 2012 - Flickerfawn

600 Pounds of Potatoes: The Tarbaby Chronicles Published by Outskirts Press

Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated humor and anecdotes book from Brewton, AL author, Pat Jarvis. - October 15, 2012 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Sylvia Day's "Reflected in You" Debuts at #1 on the New York Times Bestseller List

Day’s Crossfire Series Now a Global Phenomenon and Top 5 Seller in Its First 10 Countries of Release. - October 13, 2012 - Sylvia Day

SmallTownPapers Releases New Version of Contest Platform

BetterBNC launches latest version of journalism contest platform enhancing the contest experience for journalists, news managers and contest administrators. - October 11, 2012 - SmallTownPapers, Inc.

Two Dads Create Petalianne Comic Book Indiegogo Campaign to Combat Hyper-Sexual Indoctrination of Girls

An American and Canadian father duo, inspired by their daughters, are utilizing crowdfunding website indiegogo.com to raise money to publish a fantasy adventure comic book series meant to empower and educate young girls worldwide. - October 10, 2012 - Luanga Nuwame

Kirkus Praises New YA Novel "In Memory of Todd Woods"

Kirkus Indie praises the new YA novel "In Memory of Todd Woods," from first-time author Tom Taylor, calling it "A heartfelt yet unsentimental look at the lives and loves of American adolescents." - October 10, 2012 - Tom Taylor

Complimentary Content Marketing Webinar for Book Authors - Presented by Outskirts Press

Authors can pick up valuable book marketing skills in a free, live webinar offered by leading self-publishing and book marketing services provider, Outskirts Press. The October event will teach authors how to get the most out of their publishing experience by using content marketing to promote self-published books online. - October 10, 2012 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

International Dating Expert and BlogTalkRadio Host Releases New eBook on Amazon.com in the Kindle Format

Book Author Alan Roger Currie has released a new eBook designed to help single men identify women who want to do nothing more than waste their time. The new eBook, which was released on Amazon.com exclusively in the Kindle format on October 4, 2012, is entitled "The Possibility of Sex: How Naive and Lustful Men are Manipulated by Women Regularly." The paperback version is due out in January 2013. - October 06, 2012 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.

Three Free Amazon Marketing Options Prepare Self-Publishing Authors an Easy Way to Realize Their Dreams

The Amazon Extreme Marketing Package from Outskirts Press offers self-publishing authors a head start on book marketing by taking triple advantage of the immense audience of Amazon.com, the largest online retailer in the United States. These valuable, popular options are free for authors who start self-publishing in September. - October 06, 2012 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

War Between the Fallen and the Divine: Revelations Published by Outskirts Press

Novelist J. M. Sato’s first book of her dark fantasy trilogy follows the young half vampire, Rain, out of her shadowy existence into the center of the great war between the Fallen and the Divine. - October 05, 2012 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Sharpen Your Axe Aims to Improve the Quality of People's Lives for Free

Hailing its name from the well-known Abraham Lincoln quote “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe,” this website is to be the ultimate destination to prepare those looking to revolutionize their lives or simply see what is available to them. - October 05, 2012 - Sharpen Your Axe

Ad-Juster Acquires TagScan Technology from Adometry Inc.

Ad-Juster, Inc. has recently acquired Adometry’s TagScan technology, a product for Publishers to test both ad tags, and entire web pages, for all 3rd party activity, tag performance (creative size and latency) and malware. As part of the Ad-Juster reporting options, TagScan will help digital... - October 04, 2012 - Ad-Juster, Inc.

Shoed-In, LLC Digitally Releases the “Timeless” Edition of Shoed-In Magazine in a Time Where People Are Learning to do More with Less

After the Success of Their Debut Issue, Semi-annual Publication, Shoed-In Magazine Has Digitally Released Their Second Issue for Shoe-lovers, cost-conscious shoppers, and Vintage Fashionistas Around the World! - October 04, 2012 - Shoed-In LLC

Fitness and Personal Development Guru John Spencer Ellis Wins Quilly Award from National Academy of Best-Selling Authors for “The Wellness Code”

John Spencer Ellis recently received a Quilly Award from the National Academy of Best-selling Authors for his book, “The Wellness Code.” The academy honors authors who have achieved best-selling status for their literary works. - October 02, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development

Outskirts Press Reveals Top 10 Best Selling Books in Self-Publishing for August 2012

Outskirts Press, the fastest-growing full-service self-publishing and book marketing company today announced its top ten titles for August. - September 28, 2012 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Crucifixion-Fiction, When Christ Returns Female. MJ Mancin’s Scorching Thriller "Revelation" Catches Fire.

How MJ Mancini took a book idea and made it a blockbuster, best-selling novel worthy of a Hollywood screenplay. "Too many self-published authors miss the fundamentals. Professional editing is crucial to a manuscript. Without it, potentially great writers simply turn the reader off. They shoot themselves in the leg before they even get a career started," says MJ Mancini. - September 27, 2012 - Revelation Press, Inc.

Because Time Flies, Inc., Announces Publication Date for 2013-2023 Edition of Journal 10+

The 2013-2023 edition of Journal 10+, the popular journal and record keeper with a unique and ingenious format, will go on sale October 21. The sale date was announced by Ian Matthews, president of Chicago-based Because Time Flies, Inc., publisher of Journal 10+, which is available online at... - September 26, 2012 - Because Time Flies, Inc.

Newsweek Partners with The Goodness Company for Special Medical Tourism Leaders Showcase Advertising Supplement

The Goodness Company, a leader in medical tourism and international health care marketing with offices in the U.S. and Latin America, is proud to announce its partnership with Newsweek for a special advertising supplement featuring advertising from innovative healthcare organizations that are leading the way in global medical tourism. - September 26, 2012 - The Goodness Company

Indie Author David Lee, CA, Has Released a Bacchic Send-Up of Pornography Quite Unlike "Fifty Shades of Grey"